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Thornblade Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 2 Closed Deals via Axial
  • 12 Total Closed Deals
Thornblade Capital is a private equity investment and advisory firm passionate about small business—specifically those with sales revenues of $3 to $50 million. Our motto is short-term investments and advisory for a long-term return. And with a team that has managed over $3 billion in private equity transactions, we have a strong track record of helping companies reach their potential.
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Aug 2023
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Aug 2023
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Aug 2023
invested in
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Aug 2023
invested in

Kuzari Group LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 2 Closed Deals via Axial
  • 9 Total Closed Deals
Kuzari Group is a private investment firm managing a portfolio of equity and debt investments on behalf of its partners and investors. Please contact us if you represent a potential investment opportunity or would like to discuss becoming a capital, strategic or operating partner. We primarily sponsor acquisitions of Companies with enterprise values from $5 million to $50 million and EBITDA of $1 million to $10 million.
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Apr 2016
acquired
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Oct 2014
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Jan 2014
provided debt financing to
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Sep 2013
acquired

SIG Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Closed Deal via Axial
  • 10 Total Closed Deals
SIG is an investment firm that has acquired 18 companies in the last 4 years. What makes SIG special is our team of highly qualified Operators we bring into our firm and place as CEO or GM in the companies we acquire. This allows ownership to transition out successfully within 30-45 days. SIG brings 90% to 100% cash to close. SIG is a high-probability-to-close-buyer. SIG is always committed to preserving the legacy, brand names, and existing employee pool of all of the companies we acquire. If you go to www.sigpartners.com/companies, you'll see 18 companies still operating under the…
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Nov 2023
acquired
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Feb 2021
acquired
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Jan 2020
acquired
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Jan 2020
acquired

Hound Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Closed Deal via Axial
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
Hound Capital is a Texas-based investor in smaller middle market private companies. Our principals have invested over $1.4 billion in 50 private transactions across the globe. We generally partner with our investor network who control over $1.0 billion of committed capital to consummate investments. This network provides us flexibility in the amount of capital we can bring into a transaction and allows us flexibility to participate in both control and minority situations. Hound offers a flexible investment approach and seeks to accommodate our partners’ and counterparties’ wishes through…
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Oct 2023
acquired

Strength Capital Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 24 Total Closed Deals
Strength Capital Partners (SCP) is a Birmingham, Michigan-based private equity firm that specializes in acquiring traditional businesses, primarily throughout the greater Midwest and Central United States.We seek to invest in businesses with $4 million to $20 million in EBITDA. We pursue investments in a wide range of industries, including consumer products, manufacturing, distribution, industrial and financial services, energy, transportation, and infrastructure. We are particularly interested in "buy and build" opportunities, where we can grow and diversify our platform companies through a…
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Apr 2023
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Jan 2023
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Apr 2022
invested in
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Jun 2021
invested in

The Pine Street Group Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 11 Total Closed Deals
The Pine Street Group is an investment holding company focused on investing in middle and lower-middle market businesses in a variety of industries. Our primary industries of focus include healthcare services, chemicals, financials, business services, franchise businesses, media, and agriculture. We have a highly flexible mandate enabling us to invest across capital structures and deal types. The Pine Street team has experience executing well over $1 billion in transaction value with over a decade of combined experience.
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Jun 2023
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Mar 2023
acquired
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Dec 2022
acquired
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Jul 2022
acquired

WoodLake Group Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 11 Total Closed Deals
Control-oriented, operationally-focused PE firm focused on lower middle-market companies$200M in equity invested across 10 platform acquisitionsSam Seraphim (Managing Partner): 40+ years investing & operating, ran $120M manufacturing company and started a bankMarc Paganini (Partner): 30+ years operating (former President/CEO, Airbus Helicopters, US)EBITDA $3-20M (15%+ margins)Revenues $25M+EV: $10-200MLow capex, highly scalable modelAvailability of add-on acquisitionSIndustry Focus:Aerospace & DefenseBusiness ServicesConsumer Products & ServicesEducationFood & BeverageIndustrials/specialty…
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Aug 2023
acquired
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Aug 2023
acquired
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Aug 2023
acquired
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Aug 2023
acquired

Elm Creek Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 10 Total Closed Deals
Elm Creek Partners has a history of successfully collaborating with uniquely talented management teams to fully realize opportunities within niche industries or pursue opportunistic situations. These investments are typically smaller than what a traditional middle market investor will consider and do not fit the criteria of the traditional venture capital; limiting access to institutional capital. Situations may include teams interested in spinning off a corporate orphan or out of a corporate parent, reentering a consolidating/expanding market they have previously participated in or pursuing…
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Jun 2022
acquired
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Feb 2022
secured investment from
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Sep 2019
acquired
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Jan 2018
invested in

Vion Investments Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 9 Total Closed Deals
VION Investments, headquartered in Atlanta is global advisory provider of receivable investment services to businesses managing consumer and commercial receivables. VION provides a single, comprehensive source of expertise in receivable purchasing, consulting, and valuation.VION’s industry leading management team can help any business owner, turnaround manager, or lending institution facing issues of liquidity, covenant restrictions, and compliance. We also have solutions available to deal with the unique requirements affecting specialized industries, such as specialty finance, medical,…
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Jun 2017
acquired
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Jul 2016
acquired
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Nov 2013
acquired
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Oct 2013
acquired

Brooklyn Equity Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 7 Total Closed Deals
Brooklyn Equity is a private equity investment firm providing capital and management assistance exclusively to established $3-$50 million revenue small businesses. We partner with experienced management teams to provide liquidity for owners and capital for growth, and we take an active advisory role in strategy, recruiting, financing, and corporate development to help build more valuable businesses.
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Aug 2023
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Aug 2023
invested in
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Aug 2023
invested in
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Dec 2014
invested in

DoubleBlue Capital Management, L.P. Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 5 Total Closed Deals
About DoubleBlueIn 2015 Tomas Arlia founded DoubleBlue Capital Management with a mission to create an enduring alternatives platform, distinguished by best-in-class returns, processes, people and culture. We invest long-term capital into private investments, opportunistic special situations and multimanager hedge funds, continuing what Tomas did while managing GE Pension’s $3bn hedge fund portfolio and another $1.5bn in private equity investments. We bring to bear our experience across the capital structure in public and private markets to deliver differentiated investment ideas with…
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Mar 2024
acquired
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Jan 2023
acquired
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Jun 2022
acquired
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Oct 2021
acquired

Gulmohar Capital Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 4 Total Closed Deals
Sumit and Arun founded GCP to acquire SaaS and tech-enabled services businesses in the U.S. and Canada. Sumit served most recently as the CEO of the SaaS company Groupe Voxco, based in Montreal, which was acquired through Pivoton Capital (Stamford, CT) in May 2019. Among various strategic initiatives, Sumit recruited an experienced board of directors, a Head of Product, a CTO, and a VP of Marketing, while establishing a digital marketing team that accounted for over 80% of new business deals closed each year. He also engaged an outsourced R&D team to enhance product velocity, which helped…
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Mar 2025
acquired
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Dec 2021
acquired
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Dec 2021
invested in
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May 2019
acquired

Go Capital, LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 2 Total Closed Deals
Go Capital is a private equity firm focused on investing in small businesses with growth potential. What we are looking for in a business: - Industry Focus: Business Services, Consumer, Digital/Web-Enabled- EBITDA: Minimum of $1,000,000 for platforms. No minimum size for add-ons.- EBITDA margin of 10+%- 3+ year history of profitability- U.S. based and privately held- Majority investments only
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May 2018
invested in
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Feb 2017
invested in

Iremia Capital Management Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
Independent sponsor looking to acquire SaaS, service and media businesses that do $2mill-$10mill ebitda. Completing roll-ups in two sectors at the moment.
Most Recent Transactions
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Oct 2020
acquired

West Elk Partners, LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

West Elk Partners is an independent sponsor focusing on controlling acquisitions in the industrial manufacturing/distribution and business services segments. Our firm creates value through a people-first approach to driving sustainable growth alongside like-minded entrepreneurs. Our partners bring 40+ years of M&A advisory and operational leadership to the table, in addition to deep relationships with capital partners, operating partners and industry-focused advisors.Investment typesRecapitalizationFamily successionFull buyoutAreas of focusFood and beverageLight / specialty…

Silverbrook Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Silverbrook Capital advises on private equity, hedge funds and project finance with a specific focus on the power, real estate, media and consumer products industries. Jonathan January formed Silverbrook Capital in 2009 with a specific focus on alternative assets in North America. Jonathan January serves as the managing partner and chief investment officer of Silverbrook Capital.

Hildene Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Based in Stamford, Connecticut, Hildene was founded in 2008 and focuses on distressed and event-driven opportunities within credit. Hildene manages over $13 billion for its investors.Hildene’s core competency is opportunistic investing. Hildene’s senior investment team has a long and established track record of investing across a number of credit and distressed cycles, leveraging their experience and expertise in managing complex assets. We aim to generate attractive risk-adjusted returns over the long-term via a disciplined investment approach while aligning our interests with those of…

Crossroads Strategic Advisors Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Based in Houston, Crossroads Strategic Advisors provides advice on recapitalization and restructuring strategies for middle market companies. As turnaround operators with an investor’s perspective, Crossroads provides valuable insights and creative solutions for operators, investors, creditors and other stakeholders. Amid volatility and uncertainty, clients hire Crossroads to navigate out-of-court workouts, distressed M&A and bankruptcy reorganizations. Crossroads provides support and guidance throughout the restructuring process as financial advisor, turnaround consultant or interim…

Skyharbor Capital Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Skyharbor Capital is private investment firm based in Miami, FL. We invest our own capital and seek to partner with high-integrity operating executives (whether they are founders, replacement CEOs, or search fund entrepreneurs). We are industry agnostic and invest nationwide in established B2B services companies and have a preference for "information-based" or "tech-enabled" business services with meaningful repeat or recurring revenue.  ​We seek to acquire vendors and service providers that provide technology and information support services to other businesses. Our approach…

gcMazza LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Independent Sponsor Seeking Acquisitions> Looking for marketing / advertising agencies & services companies seeking to transform via integration with growing network.> Also seeking legacy businesses lacking successor management ideally with strong market reputation and recurring customers.> Businesses should be open to creative acquisition terms & conditions.

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